By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Calder Cup playoffs are still a month away but Friday’s game between the Rochester Americans and Toronto Marlies very much had a playoff look to it. Not much open ice (until overtime, away), not many great scoring chances (until overtime, anyway) and a sense of desperation by both teams (including in overtime). Which is why defense and … [Read more...] about Amerks do plenty right but fall to Marlies in a shootout
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39th Annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Games set Saturday
The 2024 Ronald McDonald Greater Rochester High School All-Star games will take place on Saturday at Gates Chili High School. The Girls' All-Star game is set for a 1 PM tip off with the Boys' All-Stars to follow at 3 PM. All-Star Cheerleaders will perform at halftime of the boys' game. Since 1986, the event coordinated by members of the local boys' and girls' officiating … [Read more...] about 39th Annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Games set Saturday
Tokarski, Amerks overcome poor start to defeat Hartford
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA By any measuring stick – eye test, total saves, quality chances faced – Rochester Americans goalie Dustin Tokarski was not sharp on Wednesday night. He gave up two goals on the first four shots he faced, then, after the Amerks had moved ahead 4-3, he allowed two more in a span of 83 seconds of the third period as the Hartford Wolf Pack went back … [Read more...] about Tokarski, Amerks overcome poor start to defeat Hartford
Melvin Council Jr. scores game-high 21 points, leads Wagner College to program-first NCAA Tournament win
By PAUL GOTHAM Melvin Council Jr. (UPrep) finished with a game-high 21 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the floor, and Wagner College (17-15) defeated Howard University (18-17), 71-68 in NCAA Tournament First Four action at the University of Dayton Arena, Tuesday night. Council scored 13 points in the first half as the Seahawks built a 38-27 lead heading into the locker … [Read more...] about Melvin Council Jr. scores game-high 21 points, leads Wagner College to program-first NCAA Tournament win
RIT’s Polisseni Center already sold out for Atlantic Hockey title game
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The first Atlantic Hockey championship game to be played on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology is already sold out. RIT will play American International College at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in front of 4,300 fans at the Gene Polisseni Center in the winner-take-all title game. Along with the Jack Riley Memorial Trophy, the winner also received … [Read more...] about RIT’s Polisseni Center already sold out for Atlantic Hockey title game